Our Mission

The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is to improve reading, writing and related literacy skills of adults so each individual may reach their potential, and to promote and advocate for literacy.

Our Statement of Values

In fulfilling its mission to help each individual reach their potential, LVK is committed to recognizing the value of each individual, to treating each individual with respect and compassion, to partnering with other service organizations, and to be welcoming to all who seek our services.

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Among immigrants only half (53%) are proficient English speakers

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of adult basic literacy students enter a program reading at or below a third-grade level

Bringing all adults to the equivalent of a sixth-grade reading level would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income for the country

Source: Proliteracy 2023

Our Process

LVK strives to ensure a productive and inclusive environment for all members of our diverse community, which includes people of all abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious traditions, socioeconomic classes, and ages.

The concepts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are important to LVK in our strategic initiatives, partnerships, advocacy, innovation, and educational programs as we work to enrich literacy in our community.

Diversity equity inclusion

We welcome learners
of all languages.

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 Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is proud to serve all of Kennebec County

Where We Serve

It is our privilege to serve clients all throughout Kennebec County.

Augusta

Chelsea

Farmingdale

Fayette

Gardiner

Hallowell

Litchfield

Manchester

Monmouth

Pittson

Winthrop

Windsor

Wayne

South China

Sidney

Richmond

Readfield

Randolph

Waterville

Oakland

Belgrade

China

Mt. Vernon

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